Ribbons

Genuine Zebra ribbons are available in wax, wax-resin and resin formulations to meet the durability requirements of your application.


  • Wax ribbons are ideal for standard printing on paper materials.
  • Wax/Resin ribbons provide excellent durability against chemicals on paper and synthetic materials. 
  • Resin ribbons provide ultimate durability against chemicals and heat on synthetics.

You can be assured that when used together, our ribbons and labels will provide optimal performance with your Zebra printer.

Other Supplies: Labels & Tags, Receipts, Wristbands, Card, Custom Supplies

 

Model

Ribbon Series Material Compatibility Description 
 

 Wax

      
2000 Standard
 

Coated Paper
 

Standard wax ribbon formulated to print at up to 12 inches (30.5 mm) per second.  Provides minimal resistance to scratches, smearing and chemicals.  
      
5319 Performance
 

Uncoated & Coated Paper
 

High-performance wax ribbon formulated to print at up to 8 inches (20.3 mm) per second and is UL/cUL & CSA recognized with select Zebra materials.  Provides minimal resistance to scratches, smearing and chemicals. 
        
 

Wax/Resin

5555 Enhanced
 
Coated Paper & Matte Synthetics
 

Enhanced wax/resin ribbon formulated to print at up to 6 inches (15.2 mm) per second. Provides good resistance to scratches, smears and some moderate chemicals. 
      
3200 Enhanced
 
Coated Paper & Matte Synthetics
 

High-performance wax/resin ribbon formulated to provide good resistance to scratches, smears and most moderate chemicals.  It is UL/cUL & CSA recognized with select Zebra materials. 
        
 

Resin

5095 Performance
 
Gloss Paper & Synthetics
 

Enhanced resin ribbon formulated to provide excellent resistance to scratches, smears, most harsh chemicals, outdoor environments and extreme temperatures.  It is UL/cUL & CSA recognized with select Zebra materials. 
      
5100 Premium
 
Gloss Synthethics
 

Premium resin ribbon formulated to provide excellent resistance to scratches, smears, most extreme chemicals, outdoor environments and extreme temperatures.  It is UL/cUL & CSA recognized with select Zebra materials. 
      
Image Lock
 
8000T Image Lock & Z-Xtreme 5000T
 

Premium resin ribbon formulated to provide excellent image durability without the use of a laminate.  Excellent resistance to scratches, smears, most extreme chemicals, outdoor environments and extreme temperatures. 
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  • Zebra offers supplies (labels, tags and ribbons) which are specifically developed for Zebra printers and are all made to a high standard

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Z-Xtreme & Image Lock

Coupled with our Image Lock ribbon, Zebra’s Z-Xtreme 5000T is resistant to harsh chemicals, such as Xylene and Acetone.